RLD Advocates for Statehood, Development in Baramulla Constituencies

A significant public meeting led by Trilok Tyagi, National General Secretary of the All India Rastriya Lok Dal (RLD), took place in the Pattan and Gulmarg constituencies of Baramulla, focusing on key issues impacting the region. The gathering highlighted demands for the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, alongside initiatives for women's empowerment, farmer upliftment, and infrastructure development.

Vinay Pradhan, RLD In-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, addressed the large crowd, emphasizing the critical need for statehood to foster political stability and economic growth. He underscored the importance of women's empowerment and skill development programs through central-sponsored schemes, which are vital for advancing the prospects of the region's youth, especially women.

Key issues raised during the meeting included:

• Farmer Upliftment: Addressing concerns about crop prices and access to resources.
  

• Unemployment: Calls for concrete initiatives to create job opportunities.
  

• Railway Connectivity: Accelerating railway projects from Baramulla to Kupwara and Baramulla to Uri to enhance connectivity.
  

• Infrastructure Projects: Urging the construction of tunnels for Karnah, Tangdhar, and Gurez to improve access to remote areas.
  

• Support for Apple Growers: Seeking resolution of grievances faced by apple farmers and development in this crucial sector.
  

• Basic Utilities: Advocating for a reliable clean water supply in rural and urban areas and addressing electricity supply issues.
  

The meeting saw attendance from prominent RLD leaders, including Dr. Sheikh Zahoor, RLD President, and various contested candidates from the region. Vinay Pradhan reiterated the RLD’s commitment to addressing the pressing concerns of Jammu and Kashmir’s residents, calling on the central government to expedite promised development projects and welfare schemes.

He also emphasized the need for support for apple growers, highlighting the sector's significance to the local economy.

The event concluded with a unified demand for the restoration of statehood and immediate attention to the development needs of farmers, youth, and women, alongside vital infrastructure projects to transform the socio-economic landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.